Rootkins Early Origins

The surname Rootkins was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor with estates in that shire. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced Rudkyn, meaning the son of Rudolph, and Ralph Rudkyn was recorded in the late 13th century in that shire.

Rootkins Spelling Variations

Rootkins Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rudkin, Rudkins, Rutkins, Rootkins, Rudkyn, Rudkyns and many more.

Rootkins Early History

Rootkins Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rootkins research. Another 191 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1301, 1346, 1546, 1455, 1487 and 1172 are included under the topic Early Rootkins History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rootkins Early Notables (pre 1700)

Rootkins Early Notables (pre 1700)

More information is included under the topic Early Rootkins Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rootkins In Ireland

Rootkins In Ireland

Some of the Rootkins family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Rutkin settled in Virginia in 1637.

The Rootkins Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Rootkins Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.